TITLE

Nuclear Isn't Cheap

AUTHOR(S)
Holtz, Susan
PUB. DATE
July 2004
SOURCE
Alternatives Journal;Summer2004, Vol. 30 Issue 3, p5
SOURCE TYPE
Academic Journal
DOC. TYPE
Article
ABSTRACT
Reports on the use of nuclear power as a means to provide cheaper electricity. Contradiction towards the belief of nuclear power as free electricity; Question of the advisability of using nuclear power; Consideration of hydrogen as better means to provide electricity.
ACCESSION #
13404893

Tags: ELECTRICITY;  ELECTRONICS;  NUCLEAR energy;  FORCE & energy;  POWER resources

 

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